Governance
Board of Directors
Dominic Allam
General Manager – Automotive Solutions
Nucor Corporation
Tom Buffetta
Vice President, Production Engineering
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA)
Pascal Charest
Director Process R&D and Prototype
Cosma International – Group of Magna International Inc.
Han Eui Do
President
POSCO America
Michelle Filias
Director ME Body – Global Stamping Center
General Motors Company
Ganesh Iyer
Chief Technology Officer
Martinrea International Inc.
Bob Miller
Sr. Manager Die Engineering Center NA
Stellantis
Juan Pablo Pedraza
Global Director or Research and Development
Ternium
Joint Policy Board (JPB) Members
Christopher Michaels, Director of Product Development, General Motors Company
Faye Zaski, General Manager, Materials Engineering Department, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA)
Affiliate Member Representatives
Paul Belanger, R&D Director North America – Gestamp
Miguel Angel Quiñones Salinas, Advanced Materials Engineering Specialist, Metalsa Mexico
Joint Policy Council (JPC) Members
Nathan Blandford, A/SP JPC Chairman, Senior Engineering Manager, Toyota Motor North America
Eric deNijs, Engineering Manager, Magna International
Jiwoong Ha, Principal Researcher & General Project Manager, POSCO America
Dean Kanelos, Market Development and Product Applications Manager – Automotive, Nucor Corporation
Bryan Macek, Senior Technical Specialist, Stellantis
Rafael Mercado, R&D Senior Manager, Ternium
Jamil Niazi, Senior Engineering Manager, Toyota Motor North America
Joseph Polewarczyk, Strategic Body Innovation Lead, General Motors Company
JP Singh, Technical, Integration Engineer – Steel, Advanced Manufacturing, General Motors Company
Pat Walsh, Vice President, R&D, Martinrea International USA Inc.
Auto/Steel Partnership Releases 2023-24 Annual Report: A Comprehensive Insight into Automotive Research Excellence
The Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP) is pleased to announce the release of its 2023-24 Annual Report, now available for download. This report offers an overview of our mission, values, leadership, and key achievements in automotive research and development, as well as our commitment to education.
From innovative research initiatives to educational programs and university partnerships, the report provides insight into the diverse activities undertaken by A/SP. It underscores the organization’s collaborative approach, focus on sustainability, and commitment to excellence.
Members, prospective members, industry stakeholders, and the public are encouraged to explore the report and learn more about the impactful work being done by A/SP. Access the 2023-24 Annual Report and discover how the Auto/Steel Partnership is shaping the future of the automotive industry.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact Kate Hickey, A/SP Communications.